TF-1812303
high
📛 Threat Title
ClearFake: Domain name that delivers a malware payload p4l3fctz.bitter-salty.digital
Description
Indicator that identifies a malware distribution server (payload delivery). IOC type: Domain name that delivers a malware payload. Attributed malware: ClearFake. Confidence: 100. First seen: 2026-05-14 20:44:10 UTC. Reporter: anonymous. Tags: ClearFake.
Indicators of Compromise (3)
Each indicator is enriched from the IOC database, threat-intel feed corroboration (Threat Hunt) and VirusTotal. Click one to expand.
ipv4
104.21.95.240
VT: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Client Error: Too Many Requests for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/ip_addresses/104.21.95.240
IOC database
- Type
- ipv4
- Value
104.21.95.240- First seen
- Last seen
- Attached to this threat
- Appears in
- 3 threats
- Description
- Resolved from domain srx3880.click
Threat Hunt — feed corroboration
Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.
Details From VirusTotal
VirusTotal: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Client Error: Too Many Requests for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/ip_addresses/104.21.95.240
ipv4
172.67.149.164
VT: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Client Error: Too Many Requests for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/ip_addresses/172.67.149.164
IOC database
- Type
- ipv4
- Value
172.67.149.164- First seen
- Last seen
- Attached to this threat
- Appears in
- 3 threats
- Description
- Resolved from domain srx3880.click
Threat Hunt — feed corroboration
Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.
Details From VirusTotal
VirusTotal: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Client Error: Too Many Requests for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/ip_addresses/172.67.149.164
domain
p4l3fctz.bitter-salty.digital
UrlVoid 4 / 35
IOC database
- Type
- domain
- Value
p4l3fctz.bitter-salty.digital- First seen
- Last seen
- Attached to this threat
- Appears in
- 1 threat
- Description
- Domain name that delivers a malware payload attributed to ClearFake
Threat Hunt — feed corroboration
Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.
Details From VirusTotal
No VirusTotal details cached for this IOC. Open the IOC page to query VirusTotal.
References (2)
- Malpedia profile Threatfox IOCs/Threats
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ThreatFox IOC page
Threatfox IOCs/Threats
Indicator that identifies a malware distribution server (payload delivery). IOC type: Domain name that delivers a malware payload. Attributed malware: ClearFake. Confidence: 100. First seen: 2026-05-14 20:44:10 UTC. Reporter: anonymous. Tags: ClearFake.
Remediations (10)
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web:blog.sekoia.io
ClearFake's New Widespread Variant: Increased Web3 Exploitation for Malware Delivery ClearFake is a malicious JavaScript framework deployed on compromised websites to deliver malware through the drive-by download technique. When it first emerged in July 2023, the injected code was designed to display a fake...
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web:cybersecuritynews.com
Sekoia researchers noted that the ClearFake infrastructure includes over 9,300 compromised websites, with thousands of users potentially exposed to these malicious lures every day. The use of blockchain technology for malware delivery represents an emerging threat that makes traditional mitigation and blocking significantly more challenging.
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web:darkwebinformer.com
A domain -based indicator has been identified delivering ClearFake JavaScript malware . The domain is flagged for phishing and payload delivery activity and is associated with malicious script injection campaigns designed to trick users into interacting with fraudulent browser updates or phishing pages.
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web:rhisac.org
Context Sekoia researchers have released updates on ClearFake , a malicious JavaScript framework that infects compromised websites to deliver malware through drive-by downloads and social engineering tactics. Initially observed in July 2023, ClearFake utilized fake browser update prompts to trick users into downloading malware .
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web:thehackernews.com
ClearFake malware infects 9,300+ websites, using fake reCAPTCHA and Web3 tactics to spread Lumma and Vidar Stealers, exposing 200,000+ users.
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web:threatfox.abuse.ch
ClearFake IOC: p4l3fctz.bitter-salty.digital ( domain ) You are viewing the ThreatFox database entry for domain p4l3fctz.bitter-salty.digital .
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web:www.bridewell.com
By using watering-hole style attacks, the ClearFake campaign aims to deliver malicious payloads through execution of malicious JavaScript commands, delivered to legitimate, compromised websites through WordPress vulnerabilities and plugins. We have outlined recommendations to ensure that organisations are protected against this threat.
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web:www.kroll.com
Key Takeaways Kroll continues to observe a rapid evolution in how CLEARFAKE is delivering payloads to victims across all sectors. Clusters of evolved techniques include the use of data/time obfuscation to create filenames as well as variations of MSHTA usage. Despite the evolution, there remains a number of key themes that can assist in detection and mitigation of this threat, including ...
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web:www.linkedin.com
Key Findings From My Latest Threat Intelligence Project As promised, I am sharing some of the core insights from my recent analysis of the ClearFake malware campaign; an evolving browser-based ...
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web:www.nocurity.com
A recent variant of the ClearFake malware framework has been identified, leveraging fake reCAPTCHA and Cloudflare Turnstile challenges to deceive users into executing malicious PowerShell commands. This evolution marks a significant escalation in the threat's capabilities, as it continues to exploit Web3 technologies for malware delivery.
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